It doesn't matter what I think. It doesn't matter what other people think. You have to get on the ice and participate and play and the best team wins.

It's kind of ironic when I broke in at 17, I was told I was too small, too slow and I wouldn't make the NHL

We feel fortunate [with Canada hockey team]. We have got a lot of guys who love to play, but they also love to win even more. We are pretty happy. Although we are young, we like our group of players.

You miss every shot you don't take.

I just like to keep my money in the bank; I'm not a big risk-taker. I don't know anything about the stock market... I stay away from things I don't know anything about.

The only way a kid is going to practise is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me.

A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.